Inside Iowa State

Aug. 27

Capturing the wind

ISU and Ames may partner to purchase wind power generated from a Story County wind farm. The proposed contract would supply an estimated 10 percent of the campus electricity needs.

Aug. 27

The 96-year-old building will receive extensive remodeling and an addition as part of the $52.8 million recreation facilities expansion and renovation project approved by students last year. The project should be completed in two years.

Design's King Pavilion welcomed its first classes on Monday.

Aug. 27

School daze

Monday marked the opening day of the fall semester. Projected numbers show that this year's enrollment could surpass ISU's record (27,898), set in 2002.

Aug. 27

Summer redux

Cool temperatures weren't the only news this summer. From new dean posts to building completions, ISU had plenty of activity since the end of the spring semester. Find out what you missed.

Danny Johnson

Aug. 27

Classroom mechanic

A career change sent Danny Johnson from the garage to the classroom. Johnson is an associate professor of operations and supply chain management in the College of Business.

Aug. 27

Looking to 2050

Using President Geoffroy's four guiding goals, groups have begun work on ISU's next strategic plan. Campus forums to gather input on the plan are set for Sept. 3 and Sept. 10.

ISU's BigBelly solar trash compactor.

Aug. 27

Sunny side up

Facilities planning and management is testing a new solar-powered trash compactor -- the BigBelly -- on the west side of Curtiss Hall. It can handle five times the trash of an average garbage can.